Seize the Bean

In Seize the Bean, you enter the competitive world of Berlin coffee, where each player takes on the role of an ambitious barista. Your mission? To turn your small café into a reference point in the city. Just like me, who once dreamed of opening my own place after years of working behind the counter, you'll face the challenge of running your own business, full of strategic decisions. Throughout the game, you and your friends, who are also talented baristas, will need to use your skills to maximize the customer experience. You start with limited resources - after all, we've all been there when capital is scarce - and you have to decide how to spend your time and money. You need to attract customers, improve your café's atmosphere and diversify your menu to really stand out. As you go along, you need to be aware of other players' choices and market trends, because it's not just a coffee competition; it's a reputation contest. If you manage to balance your actions well, perhaps your café will become the most famous in town. So, are you ready to grab your cup of coffee and take on the challenge? Seize the Bean is waiting for you!

Age 10 + 90 min 2 to 4 players

Artists: Mario Fernández García-Pulgar;

Designers: Andy Couch; Dylan Howard Cromwell

Date: 2018

Note: 6.7

Mechanics: Allocation of workers, Collecting Sets, Hand Management, Take that

Topics: Economy / Production

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME

The main objective of the game Seize the Bean is to manage a coffee shop in a competitive environment, where players must make strategic decisions about products, prices and marketing in order to win over customers and increase profits. As well as progressing through the world of coffee, it's essential to develop negotiation skills and adapt to changes in the market, ensuring that your coffee shop stands out from the competition. Each match is a new opportunity to improve your tactics and create a unique experience for customers.

Tips for playing

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Seize the Bean:

Of course, here are some tips for playing Seize the Bean:
  • **Prioritize customer satisfaction:** Focusing on serving customers well can guarantee a good score and rewards. Never keep them waiting too long, because their patience runs out quickly!
  • **Manage your resources carefully: Coffee is the heart of your business. Make sure you always have enough, making a good balance between spending on improvements or stock.
  • **Diversify the menu options:** Offering a variety of products helps to attract different types of customers and maximizes satisfaction.
  • **Know your employees well: Each team member has unique skills that can be valuable in specific situations. Use them strategically.
  • **Keep the café decor attractive:** The appearance of your café can affect the number and type of customers you attract. Try out different decorations to see what works best.
I hope these tips help you master the game! Good luck and have fun managing your café!

Video about the game

GAME mechanics

  • Allocation of Workers - Position strategic employees to improve the efficiency of the café, serving customers optimally and meeting specific objectives.
  • Collecting Sets - Collect groups of items to unlock rewards and bonuses throughout the game, increasing your ability to serve customers and expand your business.
  • Deck building - Develop and customize a deck of cards that represent your café, including staff, ingredients and customers that shape your game strategy.
  • Bags and parts - Use the bag resource draw mechanic to ensure that you have enough to meet customer demand, while planning every move.
  • Hand Management - Carefully manage your available cards to maximize your café's potential, balancing customer service and resource expansion.
  • Take that - Apply direct actions that affect your opponents' progress, such as stealing customers or sabotaging resources, changing the dynamics of the game in your favor.

Game components

See all the items in the game below Seize the Bean:

  • Revenue letters
  • Coffee markers
  • Equipment parts
  • game board
  • Coins of Flavor
  • Customer letters
  • Structural parts
  • Action Data

Additional Information

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